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The Valiant's Challenge

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Here's an alternate strategy for those for whom Latency is an issue (500ms or worse), as suggested to me by my guildleader. It worked for me on the first try (after many failures at trying a more traditional approach).

1. Apply 3 stacks of shield
2. Talk to the squire to begin
3. Run away from your opponent and Charge him.
4. As you come back around, Shield Break him.
5. If he gets into melee range, go ahead and add a layer to your own shields, and hit him with a melee attack immediately. Add 2 only if you can before he gets a chance to shieldbreak/charge you...but do not let this prevent you from charging before he does.
6. Do not panic about your own health meter, just work on getting him down.
7. Always, always, always charge before he gets a chance to.

The idea is to charge before he can. If your latency is poor, he can often shieldbreak you and charge you in the time it takes you to shieldbreak him (before your cooldown expires and Charge becomes available), robbing you of any opportunity to charge. Also, because he can put shields up faster than you can -- you probably remember the way the charge training dummies would often get their shields back up well before your abilities were even off cooldown, resulting in a failed charge -- the best defense ends up being a good offense....

This is probably not a good strat for those who have no serious issues with Latency, as you can shield about as fast as your opponent and you have time to get your shield break in before charging.

But I hope this helps some who have been having trouble getting past this fight.

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Quest facts

LevelLevel 25-30
CategoryTournament
Quest ID13731

The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.

Check whether you have already completed this quest in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(13731))

Requirements

FactionHorde only

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Description

You are nearly ready to compete in the grand melee. To prove yourself worthy of this honor, you must defeat a champion of the Argent Crusade. Go to the stables outside the pavilion, equip your lance, and mount up. Speak to Squire Danny at the Argent Valiants' Ring on the western edge of the grounds. The squire will call out your opponent when you're ready. After the battle is concluded, we will speak of the outcome.

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Money10 gold50 silver
Experience4,100 XP
ReputationSilvermoon City +250, The Sunreavers +250

Reward details

Reputation: Silvermoon City +250

The capital of Quel'Thalas, home of the blood elves. Though nearly destroyed by Arthas' attack on the Sunwell, Silvermoon is once again a thriving city.

Reputation group: Horde.

Reputation: The Sunreavers +250

Traditionally barred from Dalaran, the Horde has been accepted into the city through the efforts of Archmage Aethas Sunreaver. His followers have taken up his name and watch over the ward known as Sunreaver's Sanctuary.

Reputation group: Horde Expedition.

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    Of all the times to have such rotten luck! My tournament blade has gone missing. I've heard the bards telling tales of travelers offering winter hyacinths to a lonely maiden in return for gifts.

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This one: Horde only · Level 25-30.

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Achievements

Completing this quest counts toward these achievements.

Champion of Silvermoon CityEarn the right to represent Silvermoon City in the Argent Tournament.10Exalted Champion of Silvermoon CityEarn exalted status with and the right to represent Silvermoon City in the Argent Tournament.10